[media-credit name=”Photo: ProWrestlingTees.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * WSU World … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] When she returns from injury, Lana may be returning to a familiar place: Rusev‘s side. The Wrestling Observer (via WrestlingInc) is reporting that there is “serious talk” about reuniting the pair. According to the report, the feeling backstage is that the two were weakened by their separation and ensuing feud, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Last night’s episode of Total Divas took a huge dip in the ratings, drawing only 804,000 viewers according to TV by the Numbers. This is a season four low, a distinction previously held by the 920,000 drawn by “It’s a Beautiful Life?”. It’s almost a series low as well, second … Read more
Those curious about the diet Emma employs to maintain her fit figure need wonder no longer. Emma recently posted a new YouTube video, revealing she is launching a channel called Taste of Tenille, which will feature a show of the same name. In the series, she’ll be going on a “food adventure”, cooking and tasting … Read more
The latest clip released from WWE 2K16 gives fans a glimpse at a match between Natalya and Eva Marie: In the video, Natalya performs a series of submissions and attacks on Eva Marie before picking up the win. Yesterday, IGN completed its roster reveal, but DLC packs haven’t yet been announced. WWE 2K16 hits stores … Read more
On tomorrow night’s Total Divas, Paige will be faced with a major decision. When she shares news that her boyfriend Kevin Skaff took her ring shopping, everyone is on alert for a marriage proposal. Emma takes it upon herself to find the hidden engagement ring, searching Paige’s apartment high and low. They appear to find … Read more
WWE Diva Cameron has released a teaser for her new anti-bullying campaign, Wrong #: Come along with me on this journey to bring awareness and help to stop bullying! #tag5ppl #wrongnumber coming soon! pic.twitter.com/EnyxUiBcpr — Ariane Andrew (@WWECameron) September 14, 2015 The campaign, aimed at reducing cyberbullying and increasing positivity, will be accompanied by a … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: IGN.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] IGN’s final weekly WWE 2K16 roster reveal confirmed one more woman for the game: Stephanie McMahon. While Stephanie was already announced for the roster, this one will be a retro version, presenting her as Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. She joins Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, Cameron, Emma, Eva Marie, Layla, Naomi, Natalya, Nikki … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Vickie Guerrero/Facebook” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Vickie Guerrero tied the knot this weekend, capping off a series of big steps in her post-WWE life. Following the wedding on Saturday, Vickie posted photos from the ceremony on her Facebook page, showing her alongside daughters Shaul and Sherilyn. This comes on the heels of her college graduation, … Read more
On this Tuesday’s Total Divas, Naomi helps Jimmy Uso pursue a new dream: stand-up comedy. With the help of Dolph Ziggler, Naomi gets Jimmy a spot at the legendary comedy club, The Laugh Factory. Though he first shows some trepidation at the idea, Jimmy decides to go for it. Watch the clip below: Total Divas … Read more
This weekend, Paige addressed the incident that saw her and Alicia Fox get kicked out of a Baltimore restaurant last Sunday. While on a Q&A panel at Wizard World Pittsburgh, Paige said that the incident – which wasn’t filmed for Total Divas – has been blown out of proportion. She explained that it was sparked … Read more
On this Tuesday’s Total Divas, Brie Bella is forced to confront her worries about her husband Daniel Bryan. While on a picnic with Nikki, Brie confesses that she’s worried about Daniel’s future as a wrestler and a husband, given his extensive health problems. Nikki advises Brie to be careful when she tells Daniel how she’s … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: GQ.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Brie and Nikki Bella recently joined GQ in the gym to share their fitness tips, as well as how their significant others have influenced their workout routines. How John Cena influenced Nikki: “Actually, when John and I first started dating, I was coming back from breaking my leg. Before that, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] The WWE has provided an update on the condition of Lana, who underwent surgery this week to repair her injured wrist. WWE’s senior ringside physician Dr. Chris Amann spoke to WWE.com, explaining the operation in detail and shedding light on Lana’s condition: “Lana underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) … Read more
Athena‘s WWE signing is no longer just a rumor. PWInsider is confirming that the indy star has signed with the WWE, adding that she will report to the Performance Center later this month. Athena’s signing has been rumored ever since she took part in a WWE tryout in June. The rumors started heating up in … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @itsmebayley/Instagram” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Every Friday, the Social Media Catch-Up will bring you a roundup of our favorite social media postings by the women in wrestling and present them to you here. Have you found a post we should include next week? Send it in. Here’s our latest batch: News broke early this week … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @LanaWWE/Twitter” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * Seth Rollins … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @TripleH/Instagram” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] New WWE signee Kana made her NXT debut at tonight’s tapings, revealing her new ring name. Kana, who will be henceforth known as Asuka, joined NXT GM William Regal in the ring to be introduced to the WWE Universe: Scoop #12: Kana is now Asuka pic.twitter.com/NP9caFEgTD — Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) … Read more
Lana underwent surgery today to repair her injured wrist, updating fans on her condition in a video posted to Twitter. The video, taken pre-surgery, shows Lana in her hospital bed. In it, she promises fans that she’ll be back: #Surgery ?….it's no day at the #beach ? Thanks for all of your support. No one … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Total Divas continues to climb back in the ratings after hitting a season low two weeks ago: this week’s episode drew 1.143 million viewers, according to TV by the Numbers. This is up from last week’s 1.020 million drawn by “Clash of the Divas” and is the second best performance … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] MMA superstar Ronda Rousey will not be appearing at WrestleMania 32. Rousey, whose involvement had been rumored ever since her surprise appearance at WrestleMania 31, will instead be spending March and April of next year filming the action movie Mile 22 in Indonesia. While the movie was announced last March, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Total Divas will soon see the debut of a new cast member: Tough Enough runner-up Amanda. PWInsider is reporting that Amanda has officially joined the cast, replacing Naomi, who confirmed her own Total Divas departure on Twitter yesterday. For a week prior, Amanda was present alongside Total Divas cast members … Read more
The first Divas match footage from WWE 2K16 is now online. The video, uploaded by the WWE2Kdev channel, shows Alicia Fox getting in some offense on Naomi. Both Divas have already been confirmed for the roster, which is still in the process of being revealed. Watch the footage below: WWE 2K16 hits stores in North … Read more
Indy wrestler (and subject of many a WWE signing rumor) Athena recently spoke to Title Match Wrestling about her competition on the Texas indy scene and her future in wrestling: At the end of the interview, Athena addresses her future cryptically, saying there are “bigger and better things” coming for her soon. While that is … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] When Total Divas returns for the second half of season four, Naomi won’t be among the cast. Naomi made the revelation today on Twitter in response to a fan, writing: Unfortunately we have been replaced for the 2nd time but I support my girls & wish for another successful season … Read more
Divas Champion Nikki Bella, mere days away from breaking AJ Lee‘s record for longest Divas Title reign, sat down with Michael Cole to talk about her make-or-break title defense against Charlotte, cementing her legacy and more. Nikki calls her current Divas Title reign the best accomplishment of her life. She likens it to training for … Read more